Grade 7 Art

In this unit, students will build confidence as artists, develop classroom routines and expectations, and demonstrate their incoming art skills through introductory activities and pre-assessments.

In this unit, students will reflect on themselves and their artistic practice while using Zentangle designs and patterns as a warm-up to build focus, creativity, and confidence.

In this unit, students will explore printmaking by learning the Gelli plate printing process and stencil-making techniques to create layered and unique visual designs.

In this unit, students will create mixed media landscape designs by using foreground, middleground, and background techniques, overlapping, and a variety of materials to add texture and depth.

In this unit, students will explore acrylic painting on canvas by learning foundational techniques for applying, blending, and layering paint to create a finished artwork.

In this unit, students will explore modeling clay techniques and Greek-style storytelling vases by using the pinch pot combination method to create three-dimensional artwork that communicates a story.

In this unit, students will apply previously learned art skills through a choice-based personal project by brainstorming meaningful project ideas, creating project planners, problem-solving throughout the creative process, and reflecting on their final work.